Q: Standing In Line For A Concert In Chilly Weather...

[Moonlight_Graham]

K in my other thread i told yaz that i'm going to Metallica concert in Montreal this sunday at the Bell Centre. I got Floor General Admission tickets, so i'm gonna stand in line for 3-4 hours before doors open to gaurantee a prime and hopefully front-row spot on the floor.

 

Never done this before, especially for a Metallica concert which will bring a good # of fans in line. It's going to be somewhat chilly outside & doors open 6 so sun will be starting to go down, supposed to be High of 19 celcius but sunny but could be 15 celcius near end of day.

 

Question is: anyone got any tips for surviving a chilly line? Would people in line care if i asked the dude behind me in line to save my spot if i went back to my car to put away my jacket/sweater? would they get mad when i come back?

 

At worst i could wear a hoodie and just tie it around my waste inside the concert (will get hot head-banging front-row at Metallica!), or buy a cheapo Giant Tiger sweater for $10-15 and just leave it on the ground outside when i go into the venue.

Edited September 19, 2009 by Moonlight_Graham

[Morglor9]

15 Celsius isn't that cold at all, I recommend wearing a t-shirt or whatever else you plan on wearing inside the venue.

[Audio of Being]

Layer a long sleeve t-shirt under a short sleeve one. Keeps me warm most days.

[Lauren]

tie it around your waist. and if you step out of line, don't expect to go back to the same spot.

[Computer]

No one will save you a spot in line. Don't be a pussy if it's only 15C, that's nothing for a few hours, you'll regret bringing a sweater as soon as you step inside.

[Audio of Being]

hence the layered t-shirt option.

[LonelyWreckage]

Having two t-shirts on, especially with one of them being long sleeved would be too hot inside. Stick with the t-shirt.

[Audio of Being]

Having two t-shirts on, especially with one of them being long sleeved would be too hot inside. Stick with the t-shirt.

actually nope. i did that and was very comfortable.

[LonelyWreckage]

Well I've done it before too, which is why I know it's not comfortable. lol

 

But I suppose it changes for each venue, crowd, your physical exertion, body temperature etc

 

If you've been to the venue or have one of them in common with Moonlight Graham, then I suppose you're a better authority.

[Audio of Being]

I am not in a better authority. Of course I don't do much at concerts, except chill and relax.

[Ravenous megin-sane]

bring a light jacket. always best to be too warm than too cold

[Moonlight_Graham]

Went to the Metallica concert last night. Got in line at 1:30pm (doors opened at 6pm) and there were already like 30-40 people already in line. It was actually a nice day, 18 degrees and in the shade so just worse tshirt and pants. Got colder as the day went on but found the perfect solution: if your arms get cold just bring them inside your t-shirt and hug yourself. haha

 

I'm glad i didn't have to wear anything else like a jacket or anything, even around my waste because i was thrashing and screaming & singing the whole night and lost about 5 pounds of sweat. All my clothing soaked after from sweat. SAD BUT TRUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Fucking awesome night. Metallica is my fav band ever, and been a fan since 1991 but never seen them before live (variety of reasons). Them and MG are my 2 fav musicians. Was a dream come true night. Even caught a pick that Kirk Hammett threw into the audience!!

Edited September 21, 2009 by Moonlight_Graham

[Prometheon]

Nice! I'm not a Metallica fan, but I imagine that they'd but on quite a show show, and I'm glad you had a good night. Catching the pick is just gravy.